Many years ago, before having to go wheat and dairy free I once made a delicious pear and polenta cake. I currently have several pears that could do with using, so planned to make it again. I had to tweak the recipe a bit to get it working well. The first attempt was very flat… Continue reading Gluten Free Vegan Pear and Polenta Cake

Compared to the recent weather, it's been quite chilly today. I have quite a bit of salad stuff in the fridge but really didn't feel like cold food when I was already cold. What could I make that's hot, filling and quick to prepare? Soup! Yes, a nice soup would be just right and I'm… Continue reading ‘Not So Great’ Vegan Tomato Soup

This recipe is for a delicious gluten free vegan pasta bake. In the past I used to love those packets of pasta you can buy and make up with hot water or milk. The cheese and broccoli one was my favourite but since being gluten, dairy and egg free they were a big no! I… Continue reading Gluten Free Vegan Cheese and Onion Pasta Bake

Sushi is a delicious and nutritious Japanese food. Basic ingredients such as carrot, cucumber and beetroot can be used to create delicious vegan sushi. They can be customised with a variety of fillings to suit your tastes using very little in the way or special equipment. A sushi rolling mat can be bought cheaply online… Continue reading How to Make Vegan Sushi at Home

No bake cakes are quick and easy to make and this vegan and gluten free chocolate fridge cake is no exception. These are good activity for young children as they do not require an oven to be used. Fridge cakes can be varied in many ways to suit your individual or family's taste. Other items such as dried fruits, vegan marshmallows, chopped or whole nuts and flavourings such as mint or orange essence could be added to the mixture.

I created this gluten free vegan falafel recipe as I really like falafel and find them a versatile food. They can be served in pitta bread with salad, with chips and veg, with salad or even in a sauce as you would meatballs. Unfortunately I have a mild allergy to chickpeas and so rarely eat… Continue reading Millet and Bean Gluten Free Vegan Falafel

My favourite plant based curry is sweet potato, chickpea and spinach. A restaurant we sometimes go to has a delicious one on their menu as a vegan and gluten free option. However, a few years ago I discovered that I have a mild allergy to chickpeas. Although it's not serious and medication does help, I… Continue reading Sweet Potato, Bean and Spinach Vegan and Gluten Free Curry

I've never had ranch dip but often see it mentioned in recipes or as an accompliment for chips or vegetable sticks. For those I would normally make yoghurt and mint dip or some homemade hummus. Yesterday I decided I would have a go and see if I could adapt a recipe and create a dairy… Continue reading Gluten and Dairy Free Ranch Dip Recipe

Today I thought I would share one of my herbal hubs, Healing Herbal Smoothies, Teas and Cordials. I have been writing articles on HubPages for nearly five years now and enjoy writing about herbs, crystals, healing and many spiritual subjects. HubPages is a great site for writers to share knowledge and for anyone to learn… Continue reading Healing Herbal Smoothies, Teas and Cordials